Camila Domonoske

Camila Domonoske appears in the following:

The switch to electric vehicles is playing a role in UAW contract talks

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The auto industry's transition to electric vehicles is a complicating factor in tense union talks, proving to be both a headwind for the UAW and, in some ways, a source of leverage.

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Electric cars have a road trip problem, even for the secretary of energy

Sunday, September 10, 2023

A road trip I took with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm confirmed one thing: The U.S. is wrestling with an inadequate charging network (unless you're a Tesla driver).

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Sucking carbon dioxide out of the sky is moving from science fiction to reality

Friday, September 08, 2023

Occidental Petroleum is investing in billion-dollar projects to suck carbon dioxide out of the sky. The effort is raising hopes — and eyebrows.

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Oil company wants to be a big player in carbon-sucking climate tech — with a catch

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Climate groups say the world needs to pull carbon dioxide from the sky and rapidly reduce oil production to hit climate goals. An oil company argues it can pull carbon instead of phasing out oil.

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The business of carbon removal

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

A U.S. oil company is investing heavily in what could become a game-changing technology: Sucking carbon from the sky. Two business models are vying for primacy over how this technology will be used.

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Oil company plans to have machines suck carbon from the sky — as it still makes oil

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

The American oil company Occidental Petroleum is building machines to suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and inject it underground. Is the technology meant to save the planet or the oil industry?

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A year in, landmark U.S. climate law is driving energy transition but hurdles remain

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

A year ago, President Biden signed into law the most significant piece of climate policy in U.S. history. It directs hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the transition away from fossil fuels.

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What Ford's CEO says about its electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Ford CEO Jim Farley says he's still committed to building electric vehicles, even though he's pushed forward the timeline. He says the shift reflects technical challenges, not a change in strategy.

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Ford is losing a lot of money in electric cars — but CEO Jim Farley is charging ahead

Friday, August 11, 2023

In a wide-ranging interview, Ford's CEO shares his thoughts about his company's ramp-up in electric cars and the state of charging. (He's very happy about that Tesla deal, too.)

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It's the end of the road for Yellow, one of the nation's largest freight carriers

Monday, July 31, 2023

Trucking company Yellow is shutting down after taking a $700 million federal pandemic loan three years ago. The closure would mean the loss of approximately 30,000 jobs — 22,000 of them Teamsters.

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Auto companies are making big profits, but still stumbling when it comes to EVs

Sunday, July 30, 2023

The U.S. auto industry is experiencing unanticipated stumbles and challenges as it pivots to producing more electric vehicles, even as it makes large profits.

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Biden administration proposes new fuel economy standards, with higher bar for trucks

Friday, July 28, 2023

The proposal would increase fuel economy for cars by 2% annually — and twice as fast for trucks and SUVs. The rule would pair with the EPA's ambitious plan to promote electric vehicles.

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Major automakers are teaming up to launch a new EV charging network in North America

Friday, July 28, 2023

Automakers are teaming up to build more fast charging stations in North America. Their stated goal is to build a network larger than Tesla's to help address a major concern for EV customers.

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Major automakers are teaming up to launch a new EV charging network in North America

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Automakers are teaming up to build more fast charging stations in North America. Their stated goal is to build a network larger than Tesla's to help address a major concern for EV customers.

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Big carmakers unite to build a charging network and reassure reluctant EV buyers

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla's playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way.

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The secretary of energy is on a road trip to promote goal of clean energy by 2050

Sunday, July 16, 2023

It'll take a lot of investment and innovation to get the U.S. to run on clean energy by 2050. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm just went on the road help roll out the effort.

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How fast can the auto industry go electric? Debate rages as the U.S. sets new rules

Thursday, July 06, 2023

Automakers are building more electric vehicles, but the EPA wants to set rules pushing them to go even faster. Environmental groups say that's essential; traditional carmakers say it's not feasible.

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Major sticking point to buying an electric vehicle is the lack of public chargers

Thursday, July 06, 2023

The No. 1 concern of prospective electric vehicle owners is the availability of charging stations.

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Travel is up this July 4th holiday — as are travel woes

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

A record number of Americans are traveling for this holiday, according to projections from AAA.

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China imposes export controls on 2 metals used in semiconductors and solar panels

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

As trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue, Beijing is now requiring buyers of germanium and gallium to ask for approval from the Chinese government.

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